I've written before how worthwhile it is contacting your MEPs about open source and related matters. Well, here's another opportunity. Some enlightened MEPs have crafted “Written Declaration 0046/2008” urging the European Union to step up its support of free software....
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Thanks for blogging this - I've now sent my own version of the letter to my MEPs. There are two things I wanted to add to your excellent points: (1) that open source software is a great contribution to overseas aid (and it's a gift that keeps on giving - and giving back); and (2) that if the institutions of the EU adopt FOSS, that will send a clear message that they resist the blandishments of lobbyists. Ho hum.
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Not so sure about the second one, but the first one is a good point. Thanks for adding your voice.
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